The Atomic Cafe
1982, English. Directed by Jayne Loader & Pierce Rafferty & Kevin Rafferty.
A hot spot in a cold war.
A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.3/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Atomic Cafe
The Atomic Cafe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Hoopla
Plex
Plex Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jayne LoaderDirector
- Pierce RaffertyDirector
- Kevin RaffertyDirector
- Harry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)
- Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
- Nikita KhrushchevSelf (archive footage)
- Lewis StraussSelf (archive footage)
- Julius RosenbergSelf (archive footage)
- Ethel RosenbergSelf (archive footage)
- Paul TibbetsSelf (archive footage)
- Lloyd BentsenSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 17 March 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $300K
- Box office
- $22K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Atomic Cafe
The Day After Trinity
1980 · 7.6/10
NewFans watch both
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
1995 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
The Bomb
2015 · 6.8/10
NewFans watch both
Fallout
2013 · 7.0/10
NewFans watch both
Command and Control
2016 · 6.8/10
NewFans watch both
The Battle of Chernobyl
2007 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
Report
1967 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party
2019 · 8.0/10
NewFans watch both
Countdown to Zero
2010 · 6.3/10
NewFans watch both
The War Game
1966 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
The Atomic Cafe: quick answers
Is The Atomic Cafe worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Atomic Cafe?
The Atomic Cafe runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Atomic Cafe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Atomic Cafe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Atomic Cafe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Atomic Cafe yet.
Which OTT platform is The Atomic Cafe on?
The Atomic Cafe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Atomic Cafe?
If you liked The Atomic Cafe, try The Day After Trinity, Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie, The Bomb.
Who directed The Atomic Cafe?
The Atomic Cafe (1982) was directed by Jayne Loader and Pierce Rafferty and Kevin Rafferty and stars Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Khrushchev.